Hinduism Review

1

100

The _____ is sound believed to have been heard at the creation of the universe is also used at the start of most mantras

Aum/ Om

200

The endless cycle of birth, death, and rebirth in Hindu belief is known as _________

Samsara

300

________ is the liberation from Samsara. 

Moksha

400

The ______ are the collection of ancient texts that form the foundation of Hinduism.

Vedas

500

In Hindu philosophy, this principle refers to the totality of one’s actions and their consequences.

Karma

2

100

A spiritual teacher who guides one toward enlightenment is called a ______

Guru

200

The term for a Hindu worship ritual often performed at a home shrine or temple.

Puja

300

_____ is the pursuit of love and physical pleasure.

Kama

400

______ is the honest pursuit of material wealth

Artha

500

This word means “duty” in Sanskrit and guides moral and social responsibilities

Dharma

3

100

This is the social group considered outside the four varna and associated with “unclean” work

Untouchables (Dalits)

200

The Hindu varna of priests and scholars

Brahmins

300

_______ is the ultimate source of all existence, beyond form and imagination

Brahman

400

The Hindu religion is described this way in regard to its flexibility and tolerance for different beliefs.

Non-dogmatic

500

The Hindu Trinity, or Trimurti, consists of these three gods

Brahma, Vishnu, Shiva

4

100

This member of the Trimurti represents transformation

Shiva

200

_____ is something you do to achieve union with Brahman 

Yoga

300

The term “varna” refers to this in Hindu society

Caste/ social class

400

Each god in the Trimurti has this type of counterpart

female (consort)

500

The Hindu god associated with creation, and not to be confused with Brahman

Brahma

5

100

the _______ continues to exist and be reborn after death

Atman (soul)

200

Moksha results in union with _________

Brahman

300

The _________ include songs, rituals, and philosophical ideas, and are foundational to Hinduism. 

Vedas

400

The two ancient groups believed to have influenced the formation of Hinduism.

1. Indus Valley Civilization 

2. Aryans

500

This form of spiritual repetition helps concentrate the mind during meditation and often begins with "Aum."

Mantra